What is Distance Learning and their Advantages and Disadvantages

What is Distance Learning?
ANSWER: Is an alternative way of learning as long as you there is an available network to connect into that will allow you to communicate your teacher and other students. You can transmit your ideas, thoughts and feedback to a given instruction via e-mail, electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication.

Advantages of Distance Learning:
1. Save Time and Energy
2. Study at your own Pace
3. Convenient
4. Flexible Learning

Disadvantages of Distance Learning:
1. Over dependence on Technology
2. No Direct Contact with Faculty
3. Lack of Discipline
4. Not All Courses are Available/ Taught